Like all communities big and small in the East Kootenay, Kimberley threw a fun and colourful party for Canada’s 159th birthday, Wednesday, July 1. Musical…
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Nominations open for national caregiver recognition
Every day, millions of Canadians step into the role of a caregiver. They help aging parents, brothers, sisters, neighbors, and friends living with disabilities. They provide…
Story Walk coming to Cranbrook
Downtown Cranbrook and Cranbrook Public Library invite you and the young children in your life on a story walk! This summer, we’ll be reading the…
Bear alert for Elkford park
This morning (Thursday, July 2), the District of Elkford is advising residents and visitors that there is currently a bear in Boivin Creek Peace Park…
Mountain biker killed in accident near Fernie
On July 1, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Elk Valley RCMP was notified by BC Ambulance Service of a mountain bike rider in serious condition in…
July 7 barbecue to help Rotary Creekside Village
Integra Tire Auto Centre in Cranbrook is hosting a fundraising barbecue Lunch for Rotary Creekside Village, Rotary Club of Cranbrook’s new senior’s housing project. A…
Applications open for future skills grant
Applications for the future skills grant are open for 2026-27, helping more people in British Columbia access affordable, short-term skills training and prepare for jobs….
Fernie seeks support to address food insecurity
By Erin Knutson At its June 23 meeting at the Seniors Centre, the City of Fernie endorsed a letter from School District No. 5 (SD5)…
Thunder Cats alumnus to attend Jets’ camp
Two Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) alumni will have the opportunity to showcase their talents on the National Hockey League (NHL) stage this week…
CCT gives back to the community
Cranbrook Community Theatre (CCT) is proud to recognize Constantine Fisk as the 2026 recipient of the Cranbrook Community Theatre Award at Mount Baker Secondary School….